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The ongoing trial of John Matara for the murder of socialite Starlet Wahu intensified on Wednesday as three key witnesses presented chilling testimonies directly linking the defendant to the crime. The accounts, corroborated by bloodstains, CCTV footage, and physical evidence, painted a grim…
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The Azimio La Umoja One Kenya Coalition has withdrawn its legal challenge against National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula regarding the nominated MP position of Sabina Chege. Lawyer Wangui Njoroge has informed High Court Judge Chacha Mwita of the coalition’s decision to drop the case. This…
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Public Service Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi has asserted he will not resign from his position despite his outspoken criticism of the government's handling of abductions and extrajudicial killings. This declaration comes as the Democratic Party of Kenya (DP), with which Muturi has long been…
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The Kenyan government is proceeding with its policy of eliminating vetting for national ID applicants despite security concerns raised following President William Ruto's February decision. Internal Security Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo addressed these concerns on March 12 during an interview…
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The Kenyan National Assembly has refuted a widely circulated social media post asserting that six prominent politicians are under consideration for cabinet positions. The fraudulent post, which named individuals such as Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang…
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Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga's recent public statements and actions are raising questions about the solidity of his alliance with President William Ruto, despite an existing agreement between the two leaders. The apparent discord comes as Raila's allies have taken positions in the current…
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The Kenyan National Assembly has announced significant changes in the leadership of two key committees: the Budget and Appropriations Committee and the Public Accounts Committee. These shifts, effective immediately, are expected to bring renewed focus to resource allocation, government oversight,…
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Former Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Chair Wafula Chebukati, who passed away on February 20, 2025, following a battle with brain cancer, was laid to rest at his Sabata farm on March 8, 2025. His family has since released a statement expressing deep gratitude for the…
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The Kenyan government has approved a nationwide initiative to eliminate asbestos from all public and private facilities in a move aimed at significantly reducing the public's exposure to the known carcinogen. The decision, reached during a recent Cabinet meeting led by President William Ruto, tasks…
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Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH) has been designated a National Teaching and Referral Hospital and established as a state corporation following a Cabinet decision on March 11. This move is poised to significantly impact healthcare delivery in western Kenya. The…